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ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. 1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389, U.S.A.
Dominic Townsend, President Effective Date: 22 March 2024 Expiration Date: 28 February 2025 Revision Date: 22 March 2024 225 Industrial Drive Vonore, TN 37885 U.S.A.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/CM Europe Ltd Modern_Slavery_Statement_2025.pdf
More information about Avient and its locations can be found on our website – https://www.avient.com Our policies on slavery and human trafficking The Avient Code of Conduct establishes a clear set of ethical and behavioral standards for the employees of Avient for our business conduct.
A full copy of Avient’s Code of Conduct is available in over 20 languages and can be found here: Avient’s Policy on Human Rights can be found here: https://www.avient.com/ https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance-0/code-conduct https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance-0/avients-human-rights-policy Page 2 of 3 Training To mitigate against the risk of non-compliance with our policy, Avient requires all associates to complete mandatory Code of Conduct training.
Organisations are being challenged to operate in a more transparent fashion and are expected to disclose more information than ever before; with that in mind, ColorMatrix intends to drive greater disclosure from our suppliers in order to better understand our supply chain and to mitigate any risks related to modern slavery.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/45324-Certificate-13JAN2023.pdf
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202014.pdf
Patterson 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch PolyOne Corporation Page 7 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • 18 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 6% $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 End Markets Specialty Operating Income PolyOne At a Glance Building & Construction 13% Industrial 12% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 9% Packaging 16% Consumer 10% HealthCare 11% Appliance 6% Electronics & Electrical 5% PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 64% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 2014 2015 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $60M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 11 -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% 450.00% 550.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% EPS Share Price vs.
S&P 500 All time high of $39.55 May 13th, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 12 2006 Q1 2014 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Incremental Share Buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Several Levers to Drive Growth Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Financial Highlights Bradley C.
Patterson President and Chief Executive Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 36 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 37 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Formula for Success Innovation Market Beating Performance Excellence in Execution PolyOne Corporation Page 39 Track Record of Successful Integrations and Rapid Operating Income Growth $12 $44 2007 2013 $22 $30 2012 2013 $24 $49 2012 2013 GLS ColorMatrix Spartech OI in $ millions PolyOne Corporation Page 40 2015 and Beyond Innovation will drive the next stage in our remarkable transformation Deliver on 2015 goals Expand Specialty offerings and possibilities Identified as a truly global, specialty chemical company Market Potential Exceeds $40 Billion PolyOne Corporation Page 41 Driving Toward Premier Profitability EBIT Margins for top tier companies Victrex 42% Sigma Aldrich 18% FMC 25% IFF 18% Eastman 17% Hexcel 16% 16% Rockwood Holdings Celanese 14% 7% EBIT Margin – 2013 Albemarle 24% Ecolab 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 42 Bright Future & High Aspirations – The Next Seven Years • % OP Income from Specialty - 5% • Market Cap - $500 Million • Revenue - $2.6 Billion • Commodity Peers • Specialty ROS - 1.5% • % OP Income from Specialty - 62% • Market Cap - $3.5 Billion • Revenue - $3.7 Billion • Specialty ROS - 9.4% • % OP Income from Specialty - 80 to 90% • Market Cap - $12 to $18 Billion • Revenue - $8 to $10 Billion • Specialty Peers • Specialty ROS - ≥ 20% 2000 – 2006 2007 – 2013 2014 – 2020 PolyOne Corporation Page 43 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avient2020sustainabilityreport-9-2-21.pdf
It is expected that this process will drive opportunities for sustainable replacement initiatives.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct drives interactions with our suppliers and expectations for doing business.
It is expected that this process will drive opportunities for sustainable replacement initiatives.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-twisting.pdf
Key Features • Choose from single twisted fibers or cords • Properly tensioned and torque balanced • Twist level optimization for strength or flex fatigue resistance • 50 – 300,000 denier range capability • Hybrid products also available FIBER-LINE® FIBERS SUITABLE FOR TWISTING • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Nomex® Meta-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Carbon Fiber • Technora® • PET Polyester FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS ADDED BY TWISTING • Ripcords • Strength Members • Drive Belt & Hose Reinforcement • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Wire Harness Yarn TWISTING FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS Overview FIBER-LINE® has the ability to custom twist an endless amount of different twist levels on a variety of high performance synthetic fibers.
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD LOCATIONS Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing FIBER-LINE® LLC 3050 Campus Drive Hatfield, PA 19440 +1 215.997.9181 fiber@fiber-line.com Manufacturing Operations FIBER-LINE® LLC 280 Performance Drive SE Hickory, NC 28602 +1 828.326.8700 fiber@fiber-line.com EMEA & Asia Pacific Operations FIBER-LINE® INTERNATIONAL B.V.
We believe that our ongoing commitment to protect the environment, to remain at the forefront of fiber and coating technology, and to ‘treat others as we want to be treated’ will continue to drive the success of our customers, shareholders, and employees.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Circular Economy 2022.pdf
At Avient, we are proud to be a part of the solution, supporting the shift from a linear economy to a circular economy and driving sustainability for all of our stakeholders.
SOURCE: https://archive.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/explore/the-circular-economy-in-detail https://archive.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/explore/the-circular-economy-in-detail The goal of the circular economy is to be a continuous, self-supporting system.
SOURCE: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/climate/overview SOURCE: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/plastics/overview Why is the Circular Economy Relevant Today?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avient-sustain-2019-210419-interactive.pdf
These efforts continue to thrive and drive a diverse and inclusive organization.
LSS is a technical methodology that drives process improvement, eliminates waste and drives performance.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct drives interactions with our suppliers and expectations for doing business.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2019-avient-sustainability-report.pdf
These efforts continue to thrive and drive a diverse and inclusive organization.
LSS is a technical methodology that drives process improvement, eliminates waste and drives performance.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct drives interactions with our suppliers and expectations for doing business.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Specialization.pdf
McAlindon (24) Page 24 Award-Winning Marketing Campaign Page 25 2012 Range Rover Evoque Interior • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital Page 26 KOR Delta Hydration Vessel • Specialty TPE formulation overcame performance issues • Eliminated secondary assembly process for increased operational efficiency Interior seal Flip-top seal Bottom ring Page 27 Friedrich Kühl® Decorative Air Conditioner Housing • Replaced painted ABS housing with Geon™ solution • Reduced operating noise • Simplified manufacturing footprint to drive significant cost savings Page 28 • Focused on markets with high growth and profit potential • Leveraging our in-depth knowledge of formulation Focused Efforts in Attractive Industry Segments $113 $260 Healthcare and processing to develop market driven solutions • Aligning resources across the organization to drive growth in target markets $152 $228 2006 2011 Sustainable Solutions (Revenue in $ millions) 2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011 Page 29 • Design service collaboration • Doubled productivity and improved yield rates • Substantial reduction in overall manufacturing costs Pulmonary Device Page 30 Innovating for the future… Rejuvenate a mature industry with new products and processes Products designed for “next life” instead of “end life” Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development …Making a difference today!
end life” New designs for energy and carbon efficiency New applications for used and recycled plastics Page 31 Therma-Tech™ LED Lighting • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost Page 32 Decreasing Decreasing Dependence on Dependence on Fossil FuelsFossil Fuels Globalizing and Globalizing and LocalizingLocalizing Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironment Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironment Improving Improving Health and Health and WellnessWellness Improving Improving Health and Health and WellnessWellness Alignment with Megatrends • Aging population • Longer life expectancy • Healthy living • Aging in place • Aging population • Longer life expectancy • Healthy living • Aging in place • Environmental consciousness • Alternative energy • Resource efficiency • Biotechnology • Environmental consciousness • Alternative energy • Resource efficiency • Biotechnology • Global leader/local expert with customized solutions • Global OEMs seeking one standard of service everywhere • Global leader/local expert with customized solutions • Global OEMs seeking one standard of service everywhere • Efficiency focus • Reduced size/weight • Mass transit • Alternative materials • Electric vehicles • Efficiency focus • Reduced size/weight • Mass transit • Alternative materials • Electric vehicles Page 33 48.7% $40.5 26.3% Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Specialty Platform Gross Margin % * Percentage of Specialty platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% 2006 2011PF $20.3 2006 2011PF 14.3% 2006 2011PF ($ millions) Page 34 StrategyStrategy PolyOne Innovation Framework Unmet Needs Identification Idea Generation and Shaping Offering Offering Offering Offering Phased Offering Launch Offering Offering LaunchLaunch Offering Offering DevelopmentDevelopment Market Penetration and Value Maximization Intellectual Property ● Resources ● CultureIntellectual Property ● Resources ● Culture Page 35 • Accelerate growth in targeted industries and expand geographic presence through market-driven innovations • Leverage new talent, tools, and training to drive customer satisfaction and margin expansion Critical Imperatives satisfaction and margin expansion • Translate best practices to / from ColorMatrix • Drive specialization using a value-based mindset Page 36 Page 37